Mumbai group issues fatwa against A R Rahman, Majidi for Prophet film

Objecting to an Iranian film Muhammad: Messenger of God, a Muslim group here has issued a fatwa against all those involved in the project, including renowned Iranian director Majid Majidi and music composer A.R. Rahman. “We are against the title. People may use it in a bad manner if they don’t like the film, which will mean an insult to […]

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Sourav Ganguly to host business reality TV show promoting Bengal

In its bid to nurture entrepreneurial talent, the West Bengal government has roped in former Indian cricket captain Sourav Ganguly to host a business reality television show, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said. Announcing the new TV show named ‘Egiye Bangla’ (Bengal Leading), Banerjee on her Facebook page said: “Yet another first from Bengal is about to unfold very soon…Bengal is […]

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Jon Hamm, Jennifer Westfeldt announce separation

‘Mad Men’ actor Jon Hamm and actress Jennifer Westfeldt have announced their split after 18 years of togetherness. The pair, who began dating in 1997 and starred together in the 2011 film Friends with Kids, gave no clue on the reason that prompted their break-up, reported People magazine. Despite their separation, the celebrity couple stated they ‘will continue to be […]

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Welcome Back box-office: The film earns Rs 50.5 crore in 3 days; second highest weekend of 2015

The film starring Anil Kapoor, Nana Patekar, Paresh Rawal from the first part, along with John Abraham, Shruti Haasan, Naseeruddin Shah and Dimple Kapadia this time, has earned approximately Rs 14.25 crore on day one. According to boxofficeindia.com, the business is very similar to that of ABCD 2 which holds the record of the second biggest opening of the year […]

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